Bachelor of Engineering of Mines.
British Empire Medal.
First recorded in 1955–60
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Fundraiser Dominic Hurley also receives a BEM for services to charity.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
The voice of Adolf Hitler is forever "locked" into the memory of 92-year-old former Kindertransport refugee John Fieldsend BEM, who arrived in England in 1939.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2024
Tony Hudgell, aged nine, is this year's youngest recipient, receiving a BEM for services to the prevention of child abuse.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023
Tony is believed to be the youngest-ever recipient of an honour, a record previously held by fundraiser Tobias Weller, who was 11 when he received a BEM two years ago.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023
I say "Send them a letter postmarked Outer Space signed BEM saying we lost our own planet in a nova and will take over theirs two weeks from Tuesday."
From The Lost Kafoozalum by Ashwell, Pauline
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